Today I was able to get up and go out for a walk around the block; this made me very happy as the last few days had been pretty hard core physically. What I love most about this process is really being able to stay present and figure out the best ways to take care of myself at any given moment.
Walking around the block typically isn't the most inspiring thing where I live. This part of Oakland isn't known for its sweeping views. But, beauty is where you look for it. So, being a teacher, I gave myself a walking assignment - to find five things that I thought were beautiful. The interesting thing was, when I started looking only for things that I thought were beautiful, I noticed all these wonderful details around me. Cracks in sidewalks, fallen pine needles, flowers reaching through gates and bars. It really made me realize in that moment, whatever you are looking for you will see.
What if the same is true with Lupus? What if I look for best ways to live and thrive? What if I look for ways to have patience with myself (even on challenging days) and have the best possible day that I can each and everyday? I think my life could look different. I think I could be happier. And the good news is, it's able to happen now, from where I am with what I already have.
That's pretty awesome...
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